Robert
GIFFORD
Born
abt. 1659
,
Sandwich, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died
21 April 1730
,
Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Born: abt. 1659 in Sandwich, Massachusetts Bay Colony
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Robert married Sarah WING abt. 1678 in Massachusetts Bay Colony . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Sarah WING was born 5 February 1659 in Sandwich, Massachusetts, USA (East Sandwich) (Forestdale). Sarah died 26 August 1720 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA (North) (Bliss Corner) (Smith Mills) (Padanaram). Sarah was the child of Stephen WING and Sarah BRIGGS.
Robert GIFFORD died 21 April 1730 in Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay .
son of William Gifford and Elizabeth Grant
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Spouse & Children of Robert GIFFORD
Robert GIFFORD married 
Sarah WING
Marriage date: abt. 1678
Marriage place: , Massachusetts Bay Colony
Sarah WING was the child of Stephen WING and Sarah BRIGGS
Sarah WINGMarriage date: abt. 1678
Marriage place: , Massachusetts Bay Colony
Sarah WING was the child of Stephen WING and Sarah BRIGGS
Children of Robert GIFFORD and Sarah WING
Jeremiah GIFFORDBorn: abt. 1681, , Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: abt. 1770, Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: abt. 1770, Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: Mary WRIGHT 1703 Place: , Massachusetts, USA
Mary Mercy GIFFORDBorn: abt. 1683, Dartmouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 10 January 1772, Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 10 January 1772, Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: Nathan SOULE 12 June 1704 Place: Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA (North) (Bliss Corner) (Smith Mills) (Padanaram)
Simeon GIFFORDBorn: abt. 1697, Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 7 November 1749, Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 7 November 1749, Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: Susannah JENKINS 13 May 1725 Place: Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA (North) (Bliss Corner) (Smith Mills) (Padanaram)
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1704 Marriage of ChildMary Mercy GIFFORD married 12 June 1704, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA (North) (Bliss Corner) (Smith Mills) (Padanaram) to Nathan SOULE
1720 Death of Spouse/PartnerSarah WING died 26 August 1720, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA (North) (Bliss Corner) (Smith Mills) (Padanaram)
1725 Marriage of ChildSimeon GIFFORD married 13 May 1725, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA (North) (Bliss Corner) (Smith Mills) (Padanaram) to Susannah JENKINS
Death — 173021 April 1730
Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Last updated: 6/3/2025 1:34:33 PM
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The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
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